This painting was inspired by an unexpected bouquet of stargazer lilies that felt unusually wild and free. Though cut and placed indoors, the flowers moved with their own energy, flowing in different directions and refusing uniformity. The bouquet marked a birthday in the home, giving the moment personal significance. Drawn to their movement, the artist studied the lilies as they continued to open and change. Color and form emerged instinctively, allowing the painting to unfold organically. What began as observation transformed into a response to the flowers’ vitality and quiet defiance, carried directly onto the canvas.